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U.S. ZIP Code · TX78244

Bexar County · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Typical home value

$217,175[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.3%
5-year / yr
+2.5%
10-year / yr
+5.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-23.5%
vs metro
-23.9%
vs state
-17.0%
ZIP 78244 location in TX
Location of ZIP 78244 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 78244 is worth $217,175 — 23.9% below the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,540 a month — a 8.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,540[2]
Gross yield
8.5%[2]
Cap rate
5.1%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,216[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Bexar County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
38,092[3]
Median household income
$71,128[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Bexar County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+2,764[5]
Moved in
46,275
Moved out
43,511

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
4
Middle
3
High
1
  • KAREN WAGNER H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · JUDSON ISD

    2,224 students

  • HENRY METZGER MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · JUDSON ISD

    907 students

  • WOODLAKE HILLS MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · JUDSON ISD

    749 students

  • WILLIAM PASCHALL EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · JUDSON ISD

    706 students

  • WOODLAKE EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · JUDSON ISD

    686 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield8.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.1%
Annual rent$18,477

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,098
Loan principal$173,740
Down payment$43,435
Total interest paid$221,596

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.00
Monthly cost to own$1,547
Monthly rent$1,540

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
47th percentile[1]
Rental yield
72nd percentile[2]
Property tax
65th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 78244?
The typical home in 78244 is worth $217,175, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 78244?
Home values in 78244 are down 3.3% over the past year, and up 2.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 78244?
A typical home in 78244 rents for about $1,540 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 78244?
The effective property tax rate in 78244 is 1.5% — roughly $3,216 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 78244?
ZIP code 78244 has a population of 38,092 and a median household income of $71,128.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Windcrest, TX

    Typical home
    $217,974
    Gross yield
    8.3%
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $212,493
    Gross yield
    9.6%
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $223,526
    Gross yield
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $225,476
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $226,596
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $204,917
    Gross yield
    6.1%

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